02294cam a22003013u 4500 24071 UtSlPG 20260610133542.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Chambers, Robert W. (Robert William), 1865-1933 Special Messenger Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-12-29 E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team (https://www.pgdp.net) "Special Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the Civil War era, highlighting themes of bravery, loyalty, and the complexities of war. The main character, a young woman known as the "Special Messenger," embodies courage as she navigates the dangerous landscape of conflict while carrying crucial information, all while connecting with the soldiers around her. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the tense atmosphere of a village during the Civil War. It follows a young boy named Billy as he observes the arrival of Union cavalry, filled with excitement and hope for battle. Through his innocent interactions with a young bandmaster, who mistakenly indicates his role, the narrative reveals the contrasting perspectives of the civilians and soldiers amidst the impending warfare. The chapter explores Billy's longing for companionship and the beginning sense of loyalty to the Union, while foreshadowing the complexities and tragedies of war that will soon unfold. The thoughtful portrayal of childhood innocence against the backdrop of conflict sets the stage for an engaging story of sacrifice and the harsh realities faced by the characters involved. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24071 65072 65072